The Month of Mothers Day!
That special day when we celebrate mothers was on Sunday, May 12. For a little history, Mother’s Day was first referred to as “Mothers’ Peace Day”. It began in 1872 after the Civil War. It was a time when mothers gathered together in the name of promoting peace. President Woodrow Wilson made it an official holiday for May in 1914. Over the years it has come to mean honoring mothers for all that they do. So from all of us at Carothers Family Dentistry we would like to wish all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day!
Preserve Your Teeth Month!
May is also the month of preserving your teeth awareness which for us means educating our patients about root canals. We know that your teeth are valuable and important to you. Therefore we do anything we can to preserve your teeth.
Root Canals
In the past root canals were for some people associated with a lot of pain. However, modern technologies, procedures and materials today have changed this. We can now offer many treatment options to save your natural teeth. It’s important to understand your choices and how they’ll impact both your tooth and your future dental health.
What are the advantages of saving your natural teeth?
- You’ll be able to maintain more efficient chewing.
- Maintain your normal biting force and sensation.
- Keeps your natural appearance.
- They protect your other teeth from excessive wear or strain.
What is a root canal?
In many people’s lives there will be a time when a tooth requires a root canal. For example, when there is severe decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, or a crack or chip in the tooth. A root canal is the process of removing the inflamed or infected pulp inside a tooth. Your dentist carefully cleans and shapes the inside of the root canal, then fills and seals the space. Afterward, you will return to your dentist, who will place a crown or other restoration on the tooth to protect and restore it to full function. After restoration, the tooth continues to function like any other tooth.
Today the procedure isn’t any more painful than a regular dental procedure, such as a filling or getting a wisdom tooth removed. However, you may be a bit sore or numb after the procedure, and may experience mild discomfort for a few days. Even some discomfort far outweighs the pain of a seriously infected tooth. A root canal is the best way to relieve serious pain and make teeth healthy again. In addition to relieving pain, a root canal also helps protect surrounding teeth from excessive wear or strain.
So don’t worry if you need to get a root canal. Carothers Family Dentistry will take the time to answer any questions you have, and then develop a plan for you so you achieve the very best results possible. And because no two patients are alike, we customize our services to meet your specific needs.
Sincerely,
Dr. Dave